Three Georgia players have been dismissed from the football program, head coach Mark Richt announced on Friday. .

Defensive back Nick Marshall, freshman wide receiver Sanford Seay, and freshman defensive back Chris Sanders have all been dismissed for undisclosed violation of team rules.

“It’s a privilege to play college football and to be a part of this team and University,” Richt said in a statement released by the school. “Along with that privilege comes certain responsibilities. Mistakes were made, and part of our job is helping them learn from mistakes. Going forward, we are committed to assisting them find opportunities where they can continue their education.”

Of the three players, all freshman in 2011, Nick Marshall was the only one to see significant playing time. Seay redshirted this past season, while Sanders was sidelined with an injury after three games. Marshall, who mostly played special teams, was expected to play a significant role in the Bulldogs' secondary next season. His high school coach, Mark Ledford, offered a comment to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

"There were going to be a lot of opportunities for him," Ledford told the AJC. "It's a shame he's wasting those opportunities at Georgia. He's going to have to accept the consequences and hopefully learn from them."

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